OP's Newsbites: June 30, 2008 | Orthodontic Products

June 30, 2008

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Orthodontist and Humanitarian Dies
Francis J. "Frank" Miller, DDS, MS, MD, an orthodontist and medical doctor who co-founded an international humanitarian organization, died of complications from cancer on June 20, 2008, at his home in Washington, Mo. He was 73.

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Featured Article

Who Is This Man?
Laurance Jerrold, DDS, JD, plays the roles of orthodontist, educator, and bioethicist.

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Other News

Align Web Site Wins Award
Align Technology Inc, Santa Clara, Calif, has received the Gold International Award of Excellence for Best Website-Professional from the Healthcare Communications Marketing Association.

TECO Gets High Marks from The Dental Advisor
Zenith Dental announces that its TECO total etch bonding system received very high ratings from The Dental Advisor, an independent organization that performs research and provides information to dental professionals regarding dental products and equipment. The TECO system received a rating of 4 1/2 out of a possible 5.

Science Bites

Researchers Say Toothpaste Is Too Pricey for the Poor
According to a study published in BioMed Central's open access journal Globalization and Health , fluoride toothpaste is expensive for the world's poorest people. Researchers report that the poorest populations of developing countries have the least access to affordable toothpaste.

Using Patients' Own Bone to Accelerate Orthodontics
Led by Hessam Nowzari, DDS, PhD, director of the USC School of Dentistry and Advanced Education in Periodontology program, researchers have published the first case study of the use of a patient's bone material for the grafting necessary in an accelerated orthodontic surgical procedure.

New Products

New Imaging Units
J. Morita USA introduces its 3D Accuitomo 80, a third-generation CBCT unit, and its Veraviewepocs 2D/3D.

2008 Dental Industry Metrics Report
The Anaheim Group, publisher of Dentalfax Weekly, introduces the 2008 Dental Industry Metrics Report . The 476-page report contains performance data on 100 publicly traded dental industry companies.

Line of Disposables
iSmile Dental Products, Sacramento, Calif, introduces a line of consumables and disposables. The new line, which includes cotton and paper products, gloves, infection control materials, and other high-use products, will be sold directly to dentists and will not be available from the major dental distributors.

Curing Light
DentLight introduces the 2008 version of the FUSION LED curing light. FUSION, made in the United States, is a cordless curing light with a solid metal body design.